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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLEPC minutes 120315 LEPC MEETING Mayor’s Lanai County Building December 3, 2015 Members Present: Gerald Kosaki, Lead Co-Chairperson; Henry Silva, Co-Chairperson; John Bowen, Hazmat Consultant; Newton Inouye, Civilian Representative; Tracy Aruga, Hilo Medical Center; Michel Uchida, HFD Hazmat; John Peard, DOH HEER; David Cummings, Hamakua Energy; Chris Honda, HFD EMS; Ron Quesada, PGV; Craig Kawaguchi, Mayor’s Office. Non-Members: Sharon Leonida, DOH HEER. I. Call to Order-10:00am by Chair Gerald Kosaki II. Approval of minutes from September 3, 2015 meeting - accepted and approved III. Old Business A. HFD attendance to Continuing Challenge, September in Sacramento, 3 attended. Gerald Kosaki read the 3 reports. Discussion followed on attendees diversifying their classes, LEPC to make recommendations and stipulations on the next request. Recommendations made on future equipment purchase. III. Budget Review for 2015 – 2016 A.HFD request from Chief Rosario regarding equipment purchase. Discussion pursued on the purchase of radiological equipment. Allocate up to $7500 to purchase 4 units and to include shipping. (Ludlum 14c Geiger Counter-Radiological monitors) Motion passed. B.2016 NASTTPO attendance at Nebraska, May 24-26. Motion made for 2 members to attend in addition to the lead Chair with a $5,000/person allocation. A second was given with a vote of 11 ayes and 1 opposed, motion carried. One of the members that was identified to attend was the co-Chair. Discussion followed on rd opposition, stipulation on 3 person going to gather information for public awareness. C.2016 Continuing Challenge – Discussion tabled till next meeting. IV. Tier II sub-committee project report A.John Peard reported a deadline of 3/1/2016. A $1500 budget for advertising in the radio and newspapers. Letters will be drafted. Website for reporting date needs to be updated. Would like to use the County’s website for advertising the reporting deadline. State DOH website is updated. Chair to work with John Peard on drafting letter. V. School labs and chemicals update – Table to next meeting VI. County Reports A.Civil Defense – None B.Fire – Refresher training with HEER on sampling technique C.Police – None VII.Industry partners reports A.BEI – None B.PGV – Quiet C.Hamakua Energy Partners – No Report D.Harbors – None E.Hilo Medical Center – New Cat Scan and Angio equipment received F.Other Reports VIII.Department of Health HEER report A.Presidential Order EO 13650 discussed. Ammonia Safety Day to be held in June 2016. Possible meeting with Tri-chairs on Feb. 3 & 4, 2016 in the mainland. B.Umauma Bridge Project – High levels of lead discovered at the foundation area, interim controls to block off area. Environmental consultant has been hired by DOT C.Kole kole Bridge – low levels D.Hakalau Bridge – Elevated levels E.In January 2016, Kohala pesticide mixing site will be removed IX. Committee Reports - None X. Next meeting – Tentatively scheduled for 2/11/2016 XI. Adjournment – Meeting adjourned at 11:52am.